Acie Law's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 14, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Acie Law. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Acie Law IV is a former American professional basketball player celebrated for his collegiate career at Texas A&M University. As a four-season player, he amassed 1,653 points and 540 assists. Known as "Captain Clutch" for his late-game heroics, Law is most famously remembered by Aggie fans for "The Shot," a game-winning buzzer-beater against the Texas Longhorns in 2006, and his pivotal role in the upset victory over Kansas in 2007. His contributions led Texas A&M to retire his No. 1 jersey, making him the first Aggie athlete to receive this honor.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1959: Best Start Since Opening 16-2

In 1959-1960 season the team had their best start since opening 16-2.

1960: Best Start Since Opening 16-2

In 1959-1960 season the team had their best start since opening 16-2.

2006: Aggies Reached Number 6 in Rankings

Shortly after the beginning of the 2006-2007 season, the Aggies reached number 6 in the rankings, their highest rank ever.

February 1, 2007: Finalist for Bob Cousy Award

On February 1, 2007, Acie Law was named one of the seventeen finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, which he later won.

February 3, 2007: Upset win against Kansas

On February 3, 2007, Acie Law played a key role in Texas A&M's 69-66 upset win against Kansas.

February 28, 2007: Game against Texas

On February 28, 2007, in a game against Texas, Acie Law scored a season-high 33 points and played all 50 minutes of the double-overtime loss. He also earned honors of being on the AP 1st Team All American squad and Dick Vitale's 1st Team All American squad.

2007: Aggies Reached Number 6 in Rankings

Shortly after the beginning of the 2006-2007 season, the Aggies reached number 6 in the rankings, their highest rank ever.

2008: All-Revue Summer League First Team

In the summer preseason of 2008, Acie Law was named to the All-Revue Summer League First Team, after averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.